How severe is CVE-2008-2940?

CVE-2008-2940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2940?

CVE-2008-2940 affects Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2940?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-2940 published?

CVE-2008-2940 was published on 2008-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2940

CVE-2008-2940 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project
Published: 2008-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The alert-mailing implementation in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 1.6.7 allows local users to gain privileges and send e-mail messages from the root account via vectors related to the setalerts message, and lack of validation of the device URI associated with an event message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2940?: The alert-mailing implementation in HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 1.6.7 allows local users to gain privileges and send e-mail messages from the root account via vectors related to the setalerts message, and lack of validation of the device URI associated with an event message.
How severe is CVE-2008-2940?: CVE-2008-2940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2940?: CVE-2008-2940 affects Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-2940 published?: CVE-2008-2940 was published on 2008-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:1.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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